Welcome to Aarhus
– we’re here to help you settle in!
Whether you’ve moved for work, study or family, Hello
Newcomer gives you an easy overview of the essential services that help you get started in your
new city.
Here you’ll find guidance on practical matters such as registration, banking, healthcare, housing and everyday life – and links to the trusted organisations in Aarhus that can help you along the way.
Start your journey with confidence. We’ll guide you to the right resources, step by step.
Arrival
Find everything you need to get started in Aarhus – from registration and CPR to everyday tips and cultural insights.
Check out international.aarhus.dk for at full relocation guide.
Citizen Service (Borgerservice)/ international.aarhus.dk
provides you with everything you need to get started in Aarhus– here you’ll find everything from registration and Digital Post to healthcare and housing.
Newcomer's Info
Evening is an event designed by Aarhus Kommune and International Community to give you all the info needed for a head start on life in Aarhus. Find the next one in our event calendar.
Life in Denmark
is the official site for newcomers to Denmark offering public information and self-service.
New to Denmark
is the Danish Immigration Service and the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration’s official web portal about the rules for entering and residing in Denmark.
Expat in Denmark
is made for internationals in (or wanting a move to) Denmark, covering what you might need culturally, socially and career-wise.
The Danish Tax Agency
covers everything you need to know about the Danish tax system such as your annual tax statement.
Initial housing
Get guidance on finding a place to live in Aarhus, whether you need temporary or long-term housing. For practical info about moving, renting a home or buying property check out international.aarhus.dk
Life in Denmark
provides you with guidance on housing and moving to Denmark.
Archouse
is a new housing solution providing rental apartments with built-in community and full convenience.
Basecamp
by Xior creates smart and exciting living spaces for students.
Roberta's Society
A very central option filled with local culture, a great option to start your life in Aarhus.
Hotel GUESTapart
offer hotel apartments that can be booked for longer periods of time.
Language
Explore language schools and courses that help you learn Danish and feel confident in daily life. For info about your entitlement to free language education thorugh the Official Danish Language Course, check out international.aarhus.dk
A2B
is the City of Aarhus' provider of The Official Danish Language Course for self-sufficient internationals.
Poikilingo
is a language app created for children to learn new languages.
Swap
language is an online language hub.
Clavis
is a language school offering flexible teaching options when it comes to free FVU lessons.
AOF Job & Dansk Aarhus
is the City of Aarhus provider of The Official Danish Language Course for refugees and familiy reunified people.
Socialkompasset
offers an overview of different language cafés to practice your danish
Children and schools
Find guidance on childcare, schools and family life in Aarhus — helping your children settle in, learn and thrive in their new community. For practical info about childcare and school options in the City of Aarhus check out international.aarhus.dk
International Day Nursery
is the day nursery in Aarhus for Internationals.
Aarhus International School
is the international school in Aarhus with the mission to provide a high quality international education.
Aarhus Gymnasium
offers the one-year pre-IB and the two-year IB Diploma Programme for teens aged 16-19.
Little Friends
is an international playgroup for parents on parent leave hosted by International Community and Foreningen Samværd.
International.aarhus.dk
provides you with info about children with special needs
International.aarhus.dk
provides info on reception classes if you plan to enroll your child in a Danish school, but donøt know Danish yet
Jobs and job searching
Find resources to support your job search – CV tips, job portals, professional networking and advice on entering the Danish labour market. For info about work rights and unions, visit lifeindenmark.dk
International Employment
unit is a team under Jobcenter Aarhus that is specialised in assisting all international job seekers to begin or continue their career in Aarhus.
IDCN
supports the professional integration of employee partners and spouses through professional and social networking events.
ReDi
School of Digital Integration is a non-profit tech school dedicated to empowering women & non-binary individuals with migrant and refugee backgrounds through education.
Startup Aarhus
is a non-profit working to boost the startup community in Aarhus.
Job Portals
A State of Denmark Job Portal
A State of Denmark Job Portal is an overview of open job positions in Denmark for internationals.
Work in Denmark
is the national public employment service for international candidates looking for a job in Denmark.
Tech Hub Aarhus
job portal is filled with open positions within the tech industry in Aarhus.
The Hub's job portal
has gathered job openings in startups - in many different roles and branches.
Volunteering
Get involved through volunteering – a great way to meet people, practise Danish and contribute to the community.
Volunteering.dk
is an online portal featuring postings from organisations seeking volunteers.
Frivilligcenter Aarhus
offers guidance to help you find an organisation that matches your interests.
The Danish Red Cross
offers voluntary work of a social or humanitarian character.
ReThinkers
is a volunteer community, join if you are interested in volunteering at cultural events.
